Synthetic Graphite (KS6) Powder as Conductive Battery Electrode Additive, 100 g/bottle, CCBEAGKS6
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TIMREX KS6 is a high-purity primary synthetic graphite produced by Imerys Graphite & Carbon. In battery and electrochemical applications, it is used as a conductive additive to improve the power density and processing of electrodes. While carbon blacks like Super P provide a "bridge" between particles, KS6's platy morphology helps create a lubricated, layered network that enhances both conductivity and the physical density of the electrode. The key features of KS6 graphite are shown below:
(1) KS6 provides excellent electronic conductivity, especially in the "in-plane" direction of the graphite flakes. It is often used in combination with carbon black to create a hybrid conductive network that covers both long-range and short-range electron transport.
(2) Because of its lubricity and shape, KS6 allows for higher compaction density during the calendering (pressing) process. This means you can pack more active material into the same volume, increasing the overall energy density of the battery.
(3) The high crystallinity of KS6 supports fast electron kinetics, which is critical for high-power applications where the battery must charge or discharge very quickly.
| Part Number |
CCBEAGKS6 (C-CBEA-GKS6) |
| Size Distribution |
D10: 1.5 um
D50: 3.4 um
D90: 6.2 um
|
| Main Impurity |
Si: 94 ppm Fe: 91 ppm Ca: 32 ppm S: 14 ppm |
| Surface Area (BET) |
21.8 m2/g |
| Package Size | 100 g/bottle |
Notes: Please try to store the conductive KS6 graphite powder in a dry place (glovebox is the best option).
References:
- M. S. Michael, et al. High voltage electrochemical double layer capacitors using conductive carbons as additives, J. Power Sources, 2004, 136, 250-256.
- L. Zhang, et al. In-situ Sacrificial Positive Additive Strategy for the Construction of a Stable Negative Interface in Dual Graphite Batteries, ChemElectroChem, 2022, 9, e202200884.